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I am a current medical student at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and a recent USMLE Step 1 passer with firsthand experience navigating the modern, pass/fail exam. I specialize in helping students create efficient, realistic study plans, master high-yield concepts, and develop the clinical reasoning skills needed to succeed on today’s vignette-driven Step 1. My approach is practical and results-focused — centered on question-based learning, rapid concept clarification, and identifying exactly what matters most for test day.

As a UCSF medical student and former quantitative biology major at UNC Chapel Hill, I know what it takes to study efficiently and succeed under pressure. I passed Step 1 after just 5 weeks of dedicated prep and scored a 255 on Step 2 with only 4 weeks of focused studying, a score that opens doors to competitive residencies in any specialty. I built a smart, high-yield strategy that worked, and now I help other students do the same. Whether you're trying to pass Step 1, aiming for a top Step 2 score, or both, I coach students with a mix of structured study plans, active learning techniques, and proven test-taking strategies. If you're looking for someone who’s been in your shoes and can help you reach your potential, let’s work together to get you matched.

I am a Northwestern MD graduate with over eight years of experience tutoring STEM subjects. I specialize in tutoring for the USMLE Step 1 exam and in producing rapid NBME score improvement in the weeks leading up to the exam, resulting in successful exam outcomes. I tutor students for Step 1 using a systematic study method I developed. My approach emphasizes mastery of high-yield USMLE concepts, precise answer differentiation, and identification of errors in clinical reasoning to drive rapid score gains. Students using this method typically achieve a 10–15% improvement in NBME scores over a 2–3 week period. My tutoring is highly individualized and data-driven. I target each student’s specific weaknesses, implement customized memory strategies to improve retention, and track repeatedly missed concepts to guide focused review and spaced repetition throughout our sessions. Step 1 preparation requires an experienced tutor who understands both the exam and how students learn. I provide structured, results-oriented guidance designed to maximize performance in the final weeks before the exam.

As an experienced USMLE Master Tutor with over a decade of tutoring experience overall and 1000+ hours in medical school tutoring, I have a proven track record of helping students excel in their USMLE preparation. With a strong academic background from Johns Hopkins University and a medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, along with a score of 264 on Step 2 CK and distinctions in patient care, foundational knowledge (shelf exams), and communication, I provide clear, personalized tutoring and mentorship to my students. I specialize in developing comprehensive study plans and reviewing exam content to ensure my students are fully prepared for their medical school exams, Step 1, Step 2 CK, and/or Step 3. Let's work together to achieve your target score and strengthen your residency application. Reach out to start your journey to success!

I’m the founder of IvyTutoring and IvyMed, a Harvard University graduate, and a White Coat Award recipient. I’ve helped thousands of students prepare for high-stakes exams, including the USMLE, across several thousand hours of direct instruction, curriculum design, and publicly available medical education content. I've also created software for this test, and you'll get access to it as my student. My work spans 1-on-1 coaching, high-yield systems for Step 1 and Step 2, and large-scale content creation modeled after how NBME and USMLE actually test. I focus on first-principles understanding, pattern recognition, and test-day execution—not brute-force memorization. Students typically see rapid gains once they stop passively consuming resources and start thinking the way exam writers do. You can evaluate my teaching style directly on the IvyMed YouTube channel, where I break down real USMLE-style questions and concepts in public. My approach is transparent, systematic, and proven at scale—not generic tutoring or recycled advice. If you’re looking for coaching from someone who has taught at volume, understands where students reliably lose points, and builds systems to prevent that, this is a strong fit.

I am interested in helping guide aspiring Pre-med and medical students through the admissions/application process. My journey includes completing my MD at Tel Aviv University, Internal Medicine residency at UConn, Chief Resident at Greenwich Hospital, and currently as a Gastroenterology Fellow at Rochester Regional Health. I have also obtained a graduate certificate from UConn in health professions education while in residency. Moreover, I have worked with students, residents, and peers helping them navigate the complexities of both medical school and residency applications and interviews; in addition to helping tutor for the USMLE and ABIM exams.